AWS Engineer
MANTECH•McLean, VA
•$141,500 - $236,000•Onsite
About The Position
MANTECH is seeking a highly technical AWS Engineer to join its team in Herndon, Virginia, supporting a team of cybersecurity experts working to improve the customer’s cloud incident response posture. The role focuses on cloud security monitoring, AWS engineering, cyber development, scripting and automation, and SIEM tools. The position is onsite and requires an active/current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience with cloud security, cloud engineering, or cyber operations.
- At least 7 years of experience with operating systems, network infrastructure, security principles, or system architecture.
- At least 5 years of experience with AWS.
- At least 3 years of experience coding and scripting in Python.
- Active/current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience with automation and SOAR platforms.
- Experience in incident response, threat hunting, or detection engineering.
- Experience with Azure or OCI.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CEH.
Responsibilities
- Consult on the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise-scale cloud security monitoring systems.
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar programming languages.
- Design and implement automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes.
- Collaborate with CSOC team members to share insights and coordinate response efforts.
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff.
- Plan and implement cyber exercises and drills to sharpen team skills.
- Prepare reference and training materials for cloud and incident response.
- Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and identify and implement process improvements and best practices.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant AI concepts for cloud and incident response security.
- Develop, tune, and optimize detection rules for AWS and other cloud platforms using Splunk Query Language.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Retirement and savings
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Optional benefit elections
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
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